Dino Tribute; Winning Lottery Tickets; Brick-Or-Treat: Saturday Smiles

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — To keep your weekend light, Patch presents some positive Southern California stories from the past week — many that hopefully will brighten your day.

Animals

Abandoned Guinea Pig Rescued From Edge Of Cliff In Laguna Niguel

Concerned residents reported spotting the guinea pig in dense brush on the edge of a cliff next to a greenbelt in Laguna Niguel.

Pet Adoption Fees Waived In August At San Diego County Animal Shelters

Fees will be waived as part of "Clear the Shelters," a month-long national effort to find homes for animals in shelters.

Arts & Entertainment

Brick-Or-Treat Monster Party To Return To Legoland California

The Carlsbad-based theme park will transform into a family-friendly Halloween escape with candy, new shows and more.

Pee-wee Herman Tribute Looms Large At Cabazon Dinosaurs

The appreciation is a nod to the man behind the cult classic film, "Pee-wee's Big Adventure," which featured scenes shot at the attraction.

San Diego Nurse Competes On 'Let's Make A Deal'

"I was there for the experience but also hoped to walk away a winner," said San Diego resident Eboni Cross.

Sesame Place San Diego Offers Free Admission For Kids

The special offer is available through Oct. 29.

Taylor Swift Shares Touching Moment With Kobe Bryant's Daughter

An epic three-hour concert to kick off six nights of shows included an emotional moment between the pop star and six-year-old Bianka Bryant.

Valley Teen Gives Up Taylor Swift Ticket To Help Homeless

Rachael Rosenberg will give her ticket to the highest bidder Thursday to raise funds for care packages for people in need.

Business

ALDI, Smart And Final Extra Heading To South Temecula

Two new grocery chain stores will soon open off Temecula Parkway. Here's what we know so far.

Babylist Will Open Beverly Hills Store On August 18

Babylist will open its first brick-and-mortar location on August 18. See what it will look like inside.

Look Inside 6 Wildest West-Themed AirBNBs In Riverside County

Look inside these short-term rental properties that will give your next vacation the proper giddyup and go.

Pechanga Resort Casino Nominated In 10 Best Casinos Outside Las Vegas

What do you love about Pechanga Resort Casino? The gambling, the resort, the restaurants, the pools, the golf course, the spa, or the shows?

Reconnect At Glen Ivy, Mind, Body And Soul: Evenings At Glen Ivy

There's a new way to unwind at Glen Ivy Spa on Friday nights. Plan for "Black And White Night" this fall with "Casablanca" by the pool.

Community

Calabasas Explores Official Recognition Of A 200-Year-Old Oak Tree

The city is exploring how to best recognize an enormous oak tree that's stood strong for two centuries as the world has changed around it.

Free Environmental Justice Class Offered By County Of Riverside

The Riverside County Department of Waste Resources will host the free virtual "Introduction to Environmental Justice" class on Aug. 5.

Murrieta Voted Best IE City By LA Times Readers

The city wasn't the only one to win props locally. Anthony's Lounge & Ristorante and Glass Doctor of Murrieta were also named.

Officer Saves Child Choking On Gumball At City Event: Good News

The Mission Viejo Animal Services Officer was teaching at a booth at the city's National Night Out when he noticed a mother in distress.

Passenger Train Service Between LA, Coachella Valley Stays On Track

The massive $1 billion Coachella Valley Rail project continues to chug forward.

Pechanga Donates Shuttle Van To Los Coyotes Tribe

When Pechanga learned of the Los Coyotes Tribe’s need for a shuttle for their youth program, tribal leaders gifted them something brand new.

Traffic Harmony On Temecula Streets? Bike Coalition Leads Way

Bike Temecula Valley and the city are working to make the region a safer and less congested place for everyone who uses local roads.

Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Murrieta: Was It Yours?

This Murrieta convenience store sold a winning SuperLotto Plus Ticket.

Wonder View Trail Upgrade Plan Would Improve Access To Wisdom Tree

The current street-running route to the Wisdom Tree causes safety and traffic issues, officials say.

Health

These San Diego Hospitals Are Among Best In Nation: U.S. News

U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 hospitals across 15 specialties and 21 procedures and conditions.

Restaurants

5 Ways To Rosé All Day In Temecula Valley Wine Country

We've found five totally tasteable bottles of rosé at wineries across the valley. Which one will you bring home to sip poolside?

6 Must-Try RivCo Ice Cream Shops: Shakes, Malts And Cherries On Top

There's nothing like a scoop of your favorite ice cream on a warm summer day.

Krispy Kreme Announces Aug. 8 Grand Opening In Temecula

The new Temecula shop, which the company said created 65 jobs, will be open 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.

Schools

Book Drive For San Diego Students Kicks Off At North Island Credit Union

The "If You Give a Child a Book ..." campaign has distributed more than 1 million books since it launched in 2016.
Sports

Pass Area Youth Athletes Shining In National Events

Five local kids are taking it to a new level.

Weekend Events

IE Weekend: Storm Stadium Music Fest; Victorian Steampunk Tea Party

Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Aug. 5-6, throughout the Inland Empire? Patch has you covered.

LA Weekend: 5 Immersive Experiences; Pier History Tour; Pride Parade

Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Aug. 5-6, throughout Los Angeles County? Patch has you covered.

OC Weekend: Melon Tour; Hatch Chile Roast; Free 'Under Sea' Symphony

Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Aug. 5-6, in Orange County? Patch has you covered.

San Diego Weekend: Lunch For Swifties; Puppy Yoga; Soul Food Fest

Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Aug. 5-6, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.